Sitting scare witch is a relatively unknown and unique tradition that originated in the small town of Sleepy Hollow. It is believed to have started in the late 18th century and has been passed down through generations ever since. The tradition involves the creation of a scare witch and the act of sitting on it. The scare witch is typically made of sticks, hay, and old clothes. It is fashioned to resemble a witch, complete with a broomstick and a pointed hat. The scare witch is then placed in a prominent spot, usually in the town square or in front of a local establishment.
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Longevity Fennel, Rosemary Love Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Birch, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Honey, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang. Luck Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Star Anise, Thyme, Vetiver, Yarrow.
The scare witch is then placed in a prominent spot, usually in the town square or in front of a local establishment. The act of sitting on the scare witch is a rite of passage for the youth of Sleepy Hollow. It is believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
Magical properties of essetnial oils
Magickal Uses for Essential Oils
Abundance: Allspice, Bergamot, Birch, Chamomile, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Litsea, Mandarin, nutmeg, opopanax, orange, Pepper, Pine, Star Anise, Yarrow.
Animals: Catnip, Mugwort, Sage, Spikenard.
Aphrodisiac: Cardamom, Ginger,Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang.
Astral Realm: Cinnamon, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Mugwort, Sandalwood.
Attraction: Allspice, Angelica, Basil, Catnip, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Hops, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Mugwort, Neroli, Oregano, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Spearmint, Spikenard, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Banish: Angelica, Anise, Basil, Bay, Camphor, Cedarwood, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Juniper, Mugwort, Myrrh, Opopanax, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Pepper, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Star Anise, Yarrow.
Beginnings: Angelica, Anise, Birch, Cardamom, Carrot, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Juniper, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Pine, Rose, Yarrow.
Bind: Angelica, Clove, Cypress, Frankincense(breaks binds), Jasmine, Pepper, Pine, Rose, Rosemary.
Bless/Consecrate: Allspice, Angelica, Anise, Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Birch, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cistus, Coriander, Cypress, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lime, Mugwort, Myrrh, Myrtle, Oponanax, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pepper, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Star Anise, Thyme, Valerian, Yarrow.
Clairvoyance: Anise, Basil, Bay, Cedarwoo, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemongrass, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Rose, Sage, Sandalwood, Star Anise, Thyme, Yarrow.
Clarity: Basil, Birch, Camphor, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Orange, Oregano, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spruce.
Communication: Allspice, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Myrtle, Rosemary, Spikenard, Valerian.
Confidence: Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, ine, Rose, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme, Turmeric, Yarrow.
Courage: Black Pepper, Clove, Fennel, Ginger, *Thyme, Yarrow.
Creativity: Bay, Birch, Cajeput, Cardamom, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tea Tree, Valerian, Ylang Ylang.
Depression, To Relieve: *Basil, Clary Sage, Jasmine, *Lemon, *Ylang Ylang
Dreams, Psychic: Jasmine, *Mugwort
Dreams, Vivid: Angelica, Anise, Bay, Bergamot, Camphor, Catnip, Cedarwoo, Chamomile, Cinnamon, *Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Orange, Pepper, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Euphoria: Clary Sage
Fertility: Anise, Basil, Birch, Carrot, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mugwort, Neroli, Orange, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Ground/Center: Angelica, Chamomile, Cistus, Citronella, Cypress, Fir, Ginger, Helichrysum, Juniper, Lavender, Lemongrass, Litsea, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Sage, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Spruce, Turmeric, Valerian, Vetiver, Yarrow.
Happiness/Joy: *Basil, Bergamot, Orange, Neroli
Healing: Allspice, Angelica, Basil, Bay, Birch, Cajeput, Camphor, Cardamom, Carrot, Catnip, Cedarwoo, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Lavender, Lime, Marjoram, Mugwort, Myrrh, Opopanax, Oregano, Palmarosa, Pepper, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Turmeric, Valerian, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Longevity: Fennel, Rosemary
Love: Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Birch, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Honey, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Luck: Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Star Anise, Thyme, Vetiver, Yarrow.
Magical Energy: Bay, Ginger, Nutmeg, Orange, Pine, Vanilla
Meditation: Chamomile, Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Memory: Clove, Coriander, *Peppermint, *Rosemary, *Spearmint, *Sage
Money: *Basil, Ginger, Lemon Balm, Nutmeg, Patchouli, *Sage, Tonka, Vetiver
Negativity (to advert, banish, release): Angelica, Anise, Basil, Bay, Birch, Camphor, Carrot, Cedarwoo, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clove, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Lime, Mandarin,, Marjoram, Myrrh, Opopanax, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Star Anise, Thyme, Yarrow.
Passion: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Coriander, Ginger, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Patchouli, Rose, Turmeric.
Peace: Bergamot, Chamomile, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Balm (special order), *Marjoram, Rose, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang
Physical Energy: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Camphor, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lemon, Lime, Nutmeg, Orange
Prosperity: Allspice, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Fir, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Myrrh, Myrtle, Nutmeg, Opopanax, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Sage, Spearmint, Vetiver.
Protection (Spiritual & Psychic): *Angelica, *Basil, Bay, Black Pepper, Clove, Cinnamon, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lime, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Opopanax, Peppermint, *Pennyroyal, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Rue, Sandalwood, Spruce, Tea Tree, Thyme, Turmeric, Valerian, Vetiver, *Western Red Cedar, *Yarrow
Psychic Awareness: Bay, Cinnamon, Lemongrass, *Mugwort, Nutmeg, Star Anise, Yarrow
Purification: Angelica, Bay, Camphor, Copal, Eucalyptus, Ginger, *Hyssop, Juniper, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Lime, Neroli, Orange, *Palo Santo, Pine, *Western Red Cedar
Success: Allspice, Angelica, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Litsea, Mandarin, Myrrh, Opopanax, Orange, Patchouli, Pepper, Sandalwood, Star Anise, Yarrow.
Vitality: (To Maintain) Cedarwood, Cistus, Citronella, Fir, Frankincense, Ginger, Lemongrass, Lime, Myrrh, Opopanax, Rosemary, Valerian. (To Increase) Basil, Catnip, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Sage, Spearmint.
The Elements:
Air: Allspice, Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Birch, Camphor, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Hops, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mugwort, Myrrh, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Opopanax, Oregano, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Star Anise, Thyme, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang Carrier Oils: Almond, Borage, Hazelnut, Pecan
Earth: Allspice, Angelica (root oil), Bergamot, Cajeput, Camphor, Cardamom, Carrot, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fir, Ginger, Hops, Jasmine, Junier, Mugwort, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Sage, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Spruce, Tea Tree, Turmeric, Valerian, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang. Carrier Oil: Avocado, Pomegranate
Fire: Allspice, Angelica (seed oil), Anise, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Cajeput, Cardamom, Carrot, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Ginger, Juniper, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Oregano, Pepper, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosemary, Turmeric, Vetiver Carrier Oil: Almond, Apricot, Borage, Camellia, Cranberry, Evening Primrose Oil, Flax, Grape, Hazelnut, Pecan, Pomegranate, Rosehips, Sesame, Sunflower.
Water: Allspice, Benzoin, Bergamot, Birch, Camphor, Cardamom, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lime, Litsea, Mandarin, Mugwort, Myrrh, Myrtle, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Orange, Palmarosa, Pepper, Rose, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Spruce, Star Anise, Thyme, Valerian, Vetiver, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang. Carrier Oils: Apricot, Avocado, Camellia, Cranberry, Grape, Hazelnut, Jojoba, Olive, Rosehip.
References; The Magic of Incense oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham, Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scoot Cunningham, Mixing Essential Oils for Magic by Sandra Kynes
Recipes:
Anointing Oil:
1/8 base oil
6 drops Sandalwood
4 drops Frankincense
3 Myrrh
Cash Flow Oil:
1/8 cup base oil
3 drops Vetiver
2 drops Patchouli
1 drop Ginger
Wear or anoint Green Candle
Healing Oil:
1/8 cup Base Oil
7 drops Niaouli
4 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Pine
Wear or anoint Blue Candle.
Love oil:
1/8 cup base oil
6 drops Ylang Ylang
5 drops Palmarosa
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Rose Geranium
Wear or anoint Pink Candle
Protecting Oil:
1/8 cup base oil
5 drops Black Pepper
5 drops Petitgrain
2 drops Geranium
Anoint your body
Spirituality Oil:
1/8 base oil
7 drops Sandalwood
4 drops Cedarwood
1 drop Frankincense
Wear before all spiritual rituals
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Melissa Essential Oil has a fresh lemony aroma. It is uplifting and calms the nerves – assisting in fighting depression. It also has a sedative effect and assists in falling into a peaceful sleep.
The tradition states that sitting on the scare witch must be done on the stroke of midnight on the eve of Halloween. Many locals claim to have experienced positive outcomes and blessings after participating in this unique tradition. Over the years, the sitting scare witch tradition has gained popularity and has become a significant part of Sleepy Hollow's identity. It has attracted the attention of curious visitors and has even been featured in various documentaries and travel shows. The sitting scare witch tradition has also evolved to include other activities and festivities. Local artisans have started creating scare witch-themed crafts and accessories. In recent years, a scare witch parade and a scare witch baking contest have been added to the annual Halloween celebrations in Sleepy Hollow. Despite its relatively obscure origins, the sitting scare witch tradition continues to thrive and captivate both locals and tourists alike. It is a testament to the power of folklore and community traditions in preserving cultural heritage and fostering a sense of belonging. If you ever find yourself in Sleepy Hollow on Halloween, don't miss out on the chance to sit on the scare witch and experience the magic for yourself..
Reviews for "Sitting Scare and Posture: How to Maintain Good Alignment"
1. John - 1 star
I found "Sitting Scare Witch" to be extremely underwhelming and lacking in scares. The storyline was predictable and the characters were one-dimensional. The scares were cheap jump scares, and there was no real tension or suspense built up throughout the film. The acting was also subpar, and I found it difficult to connect with any of the characters. Overall, I would not recommend this movie to anyone looking for a good horror film.
2. Sarah - 2 stars
"Sitting Scare Witch" had some potential, but it ultimately fell flat for me. The concept was interesting, but the execution was lacking. The pacing was slow, and too much time was spent on unnecessary scenes that didn't contribute to the overall story. The scares were also weak and unoriginal, relying on tired horror movie clichés. The acting was mediocre, and I never felt invested in the characters or their fates. This movie had its moments, but it didn't live up to its full potential.
3. Michael - 2 stars
I was quite disappointed with "Sitting Scare Witch". The premise seemed intriguing, but the movie failed to deliver on that promise. The scares were predictable and not at all chilling. The plot was convoluted and confusing, and I found myself losing interest halfway through. The characters were poorly developed, and their decisions often didn't make sense. Overall, this movie left me feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a genuinely scary horror film.